TOWN STREET, WF13 2HG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF13 2HG

TOWN STREET, WF13 2HG, Kirklees has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 30.15 per 1,000 population. This WF13 2HG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF13 postcode area, which has experienced 464 crimes and a crime rate of 15.65 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF13 2HG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF13 2HG, encompassing approximately 1459 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

WF13 2HG Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Textile Street with total crimes: 9
  • Dale Close with total crimes: 5
  • Jack Lane with total crimes: 4

TOWN STREET, WF13 2HG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2130.1550.00%
Other theft714.3940.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.8025.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.43300.00%
Public order42.74-33.33%
Drugs22.74100.00%
Burglary11.370.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1423.98-26.32%
Public order69.590.00%
Other theft54.1125.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.43300.00%
Shoplifting32.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.06-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%
Drugs10.690.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1926.04-32.14%
Public order613.02-33.33%
Other theft44.11100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.74300.00%
Vehicle crime32.7450.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.06-50.00%
Other crime10.69-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2834.9564.71%
Public order919.19200.00%
Other crime46.17100.00%
Other theft22.74100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.37-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.37-33.33%
Drugs21.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.37-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1725.3530.77%
Anti-social behaviour511.65400.00%
Vehicle crime33.43-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.060.00%
Public order32.06200.00%
Drugs22.06100.00%
Other crime21.370.00%
Other theft11.37-75.00%
Burglary10.69-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1325.35-18.75%
Vehicle crime108.91400.00%
Other theft46.850.00%
Burglary42.74300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.74-25.00%
Drugs12.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.69-75.00%
Public order10.69-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1624.67433.33%
Other theft410.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.7433.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.74100.00%
Public order22.74100.00%
Vehicle crime21.37-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.370.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Drugs10.690.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft413.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.74-66.67%
Vehicle crime32.06-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.06100.00%
Drugs11.370.00%
Public order10.690.00%
Robbery10.690.00%
Other crime10.690.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.96-10.00%
Vehicle crime46.17-60.00%
Robbery12.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.69-75.00%
Burglary10.690.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1026.0442.86%
Vehicle crime106.85900.00%
Other crime56.85400.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.43100.00%
Public order32.74200.00%
Other theft32.06-25.00%
Drugs12.060.00%
Theft from the person10.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.690.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.960.00%
Other theft44.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.740.00%
Other crime11.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Public order10.690.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20244
February 20244
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 157 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202414
July 202419
June 202428
May 202417
April 202413
March 202416
February 20243
January 20249
December 202310
November 20237

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
December 20231

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20246
June 20249
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 202410
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 202310
November 20231

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20235
November 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF13 2HG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Textile Street
    Total9
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Dale Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 3. Jack Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 4. Rotary Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Commonside
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Lidgate Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Ward Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 9. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Beckett Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Jenkinson Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Warwick Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Howard Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Town Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Trinity Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Maxwell Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Carr Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Milton Grove
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Peter Hill
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Stonehyrst Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Tolson Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Hartley Street
    Total1
    Drugs1